Brain scan showing changes in response to mindfulness therapy for opioid cravings

Mindfulness-Based Therapy Alters Brain Responses to Reduce Opioid Cravings

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A randomized clinical trial led by researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai found that Mindfulness-Oriented Recovery Enhancement (MORE), when combined with medication treatment, can change brain responses in people with opioid use disorder. This therapy helps patients respond differently to drug-related cues and natural rewards, potentially reducing opioid cravings.

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